[WTS] 36 mm Elgin conversion with a porcelain-enamel dial
[WTS] 36 mm Elgin conversion with a porcelain-enamel dial
**Photos**: [https://imgur.com/a/ccJpsy5](https://imgur.com/a/ccJpsy5) **Wrist shots**: [https://imgur.com/a/DYWFRBv](https://imgur.com/a/DYWFRBv) **Videos**: [https://imgur.com/a/WHK3rSy](https://imgur.com/a/WHK3rSy) **Timestamp**: [https://imgur.com/a/tNbUI69](https://imgur.com/a/tNbUI69) *Elgin National Watch Co. was in operation from 1864-1968 and was an American pocket watch manufacturer. Manufacturing of Elgin watches took place at their facility in Elgin, Illinois.* This piece feels particularly special to us, as we grew up in the Chicagoland area and knew Elgin as a Chicago suburb long before appreciating its watchmaking heritage. Crafted in Elgin, Illinois, in 1904, it features a near-perfect porcelain-enamel dial. The watch is powered by Elgin’s in-house 17-jewel grade 263 movement, produced between 1901 and 1912. The Louis XIV fancy hands remain untouched, showcasing their original golden hue. The movement has been restored and custom refinished with stunning blue accents, achieved through meticulous hand-applied thermal coloring of each component. The timepiece was expertly converted here in Little Rock, Arkansas. Every detail, from servicing, restoring, repairing, and casing, is all done in our shop in Little Rock. **Price**: $1,899, Free shipping via UPS 2nd Day Air **Case:** 316L stainless, 36 mm diameter, 45 mm lug to lug, and 12 mm height **Shipping**: UPS 2nd Day Air free in the USA. International shipping via DHL Express (\~$100), which takes approximately one week. **Payment Method**: PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, CashApp, Wise, Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, and All Major Credit Cards **Service History**: The watch was serviced in 2024 and comes with a 1-year service warranty. The watch was inspected and cleaned. The watch was re-assembled and oiled using high-grade Swiss oil. Time keeping will vary depending on position. **About us**: We are a small batch, custom watch restoration company located in Central Arkansas USA. Our mission is to preserve and enhance vintage and antique watches. Everything we work on is done in house completely by hand. Each timepiece we produce is one-of-a-kind. Please follow us on **Instagram** at [https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/](https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/) Please like us on **Facebook** at [https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/](https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/)